25.2 mi
Distance
3,619 ft
Elev. Gain
8h 48m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Neal Smith Trail is a point-to-point trail in Big Creek State Park, managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, in Polk County, Iowa. It is 25 miles long. The nearest town is Polk City, Iowa, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 285 ft |
| High point | 3.6 mi | 306 ft |
| End | 25.1 mi | 248 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Point to Point
Official sources & verification
Managed by Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Source of truth
- Big Creek State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Polk City, IA · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Polk County, IA
- Jurisdiction:
- Big Creek State Park · Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Address:8794 NW 125th Ave, Polk City, IA 50226 · IA
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Campgrounds near this trail
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